The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Kentucky is governed by an Executive Council elected by the membership. Officers serve two-year terms. Standing committees carry out the work of the association between conferences.
Positions marked Open are currently unfilled and available to any member in good standing.
By-Laws · Article V · Section 1(a)
Executive Council
Voting members. The governing body of the association between conferences.
President
SFC Michael Smith
Vice President, Army
SFC Callahan McIntosh
Vice President, Air
CCMSgt Blair Baerny
Secretary
CSM Jason Maszor
Treasurer
SFC Patricia Smith
Immediate Past President
CSM(R) John Gipe
Also serves as Executive Director of EANGUS, the national association.
By-Laws · Article IV · Section 3(f)
Sergeant-at-Arms
Sergeant-at-Arms
MSG Eric Abbot
Maintains order at Executive Council meetings, membership meetings, and association events.
By-Laws · Article V · Section 1(b)
Senior Enlisted Advisors
Non-voting members of the Executive Council. These leaders advise the association on matters affecting the enlisted force.
State Command Sergeant Major, KYARNG
CSM Jesse Withers
State Command Chief Master Sergeant, KYANG
CCMSgt Steven Best
By-Laws · Article VI · Section 1
Standing Committees
Ten standing committees are established under the By-Laws. Chairs are appointed by the President with the consent of the Executive Council.
Finance
Open
Reviews the annual budget and recommends dues rates to the Executive Council.
Membership
SFC Mili Rivas
Drives recruiting toward 50 percent of senior enlisted end strength and 25 percent of junior enlisted end strength.
Social Media
Open
Manages the association website and official publications.
Public Relations
Open
Maintains relationships with Congress, state government, and Public Affairs offices.
By-Laws
Open
Reviews the By-Laws and processes proposed amendments ahead of each conference.
Continuity
Open
Supports members in a separated status and keeps them connected to the association.
Scholarships
Open
Reviews applications and selects the annual scholarship recipients.
Legislation and Resolutions
Open
Reviews resolutions for adoption and forwards Kentucky positions to EANGUS.
Junior Enlisted
Open
Develops policy supporting junior enlisted Soldiers and Airmen.
Major Subordinate Command
Open
Places a representative in every MACOM to carry association information down to the units.
Nine seats open
Take one.
Most of these committees have no chair. If you want a voice in how this association operates, one of them is yours.
Committee service does not require a specific rank. It requires showing up.
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